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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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